Heritage Newport County AFC The Football League Years, Action, Portraits County V Carl Zeiss Jena 1981
Every year with the County was exciting. Normally it was the frantic last few weeks trying to avoid re election. Then they had promotion, won the Welsh Cup and ended up playing Carl Zeiss Jena in the European Cup Winners Cup. This as far as I am concerned was the greatest moment I was to enjoy in the years during which I was club photographer. The atmosphere was electric, the crowd massive and the roar when County came out of the tunnels enough to raise the hair on the back of one's neck. It was truly a memorable night.
As for the disputed goal, I do feel that I was nearer to the goal line than anyone else in the ground, including the referee. I will swear to this day that the ball definately crossed the line before bouncing back out. The pictures are here enjoy them and thanks for looking.
Jan Preece
Two interesting County pictures, above Stanley Mathews at Somerton for a friendly in 1955 and Pantzers Midgets enjoyed a game with County in 1939. Not telling who won!
